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Finra cuffs another broker-dealer over GPB sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2022
Finra cuffs another broker-dealer over GPB sales

The actions outlined in Finra settlement with Sanctuary predate Sanctuary’s acquisition of David A. Noyes, a company spokesperson notes.

By Bruce Kelly
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January
RIAS SEP 09, 2022
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January

The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill team managing $600 million moves to LPL
BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2022
Merrill team managing $600 million moves to LPL

Six long-time Merrill advisers in Oakland, California, and Savannah, Georgia, switch to LPL's employee unit, Linsco.

By InvestmentNews
Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025
ESG SEP 09, 2022
Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025

The industry is looking at younger clients with a focus on millennials and Gen Xers for ESG growth and future investment.

By Emile Hallez
SEC emphasizes ‘best interest’ aspect of Reg BI, fiduciary duty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2022
SEC emphasizes ‘best interest’ aspect of Reg BI, fiduciary duty

Broker and adviser standards of conduct differ in some respects but should result in the same outcome for investor protection, an agency official said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra penalizes Long Island B-D $1 million for churning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2022
Finra penalizes Long Island B-D $1 million for churning

Excessive trading in clients' accounts at Joseph Stone Capital occurred from January 2015 to June 2020, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Smaller RIAs weathered the pandemic better than larger firms, DeVoe reports
RIAS SEP 08, 2022
Smaller RIAs weathered the pandemic better than larger firms, DeVoe reports

The key to success is maintaining employee connections and getting people back to the office.

By Jeff Benjamin
Integrity extends summer buying spree with Heartland purchase
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 08, 2022
Integrity extends summer buying spree with Heartland purchase

Dallas-based Integrity is once again adding to its footprint with the the acquisition of Kansas City, Missouri-based Heartland.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC's Gensler continues push to crack down on crypto rule-breakers
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2022
SEC's Gensler continues push to crack down on crypto rule-breakers

In a speech, the SEC chair repeated his demand that crypto exchanges, brokers and attorneys in the digital coin industry comply with securities rules.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo team managing $670 million joins RBC
WIREHOUSES SEP 08, 2022
Wells Fargo team managing $670 million joins RBC

The Clemens McHugh Financial Consulting Group is joining the firm in Westlake, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $663 million hybrid
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 08, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $663 million hybrid

Pinnacle Private Wealth is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, and has a team of eight advisers.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy
ESG SEP 08, 2022
BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy

A group of 19 state attorneys general had demanded answers from the asset manager about ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Hub acquires assets of benefit plan consultant
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2022
Hub acquires assets of benefit plan consultant

Direct Advisors of Latham, New York, specializes in serving nonunion construction companies.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley introduces aggregation of held-away retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley introduces aggregation of held-away retirement accounts

Morgan Stanley at Work is rolling out a Corporate Retirement Portal to give its plan advisers a consolidated view of retirement data.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security minimum benefit rule for survivors
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2022
Social Security minimum benefit rule for survivors

Widows and widowers can boost their survivor benefits by waiting until their full retirement age to claim.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FPA leader says exit from Financial Planning Coalition ‘not acrimonious’  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2022
FPA leader says exit from Financial Planning Coalition ‘not acrimonious’  

CEO Patrick Mahoney hopes to work with the CFP Board and NAPFA in achieving legal protection for planning profession, even though it left the group over differences on the issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security head addresses complaints about long waits at offices
TAX SEP 07, 2022
Social Security head addresses complaints about long waits at offices

Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi outlined what the agency is doing to provide a safe environment for those waiting at the agency's offices.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock and its ESG woes
ESG SEP 07, 2022
BlackRock and its ESG woes

The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.

By Emile Hallez
Ameriprise terminates adviser in Texas
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2022
Ameriprise terminates adviser in Texas

Dusty Sternadel of Wichita Falls was fired for misappropriating funds, according to her BrokerCheck record.

By InvestmentNews
Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi
ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2022
Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi

The investors cited a violation of Georgia's RICO law to boost their award against Oppenheimer.

By Bruce Kelly